The rent is killing my bank account, ...

The rent is killing my bank account, I'm looking for a cheaper place to rent either a 1-2 bedroom apartment for me and my boyfriend. we want to stay under $1300 and the only towns with that price are Ford, Perth Amboy, and Port Reading. Can you provide any information about these towns? Are they safe, quiet, cheap living, what kind of entertainment, close to highways? Any information will be helpful.